Bro Bthineshkumar, thanks for the confidence vote for kohaku :)As for hi-utsuri, just as I thought.... tail area seems too black to me and really groping in the dark cos first time choosing this variety!Cheers

Hi bro, yes my pick would be same as bro TK, as for the Utsuri, my preference would be not so much of a dark head (less sumo on head) will make the individual look cleaner and more attractive, also the pattern of the fishes.

Thanks, bro koiBoy :) agreed on the utsuri head pattern as well, which will be the upward facing pc... or continue my search.

Bro Mfwlee, good pt and frankly, I don't know for sure.But with my older koi, I observed the beni stretches with growth and proportionate (pattern virtually unchanged from tosai stage). But then again, different breeder, different batch... so maybe time will tell.Btw, all kohaku above have beni stretching max to side lateral line, or exceed just a bit. My selection criteria :)

Congratulations ! Just a further small point for your consideration.You seem to have koi with significantly different sizes - looks like you will need mixed pellet sizes when you feed ?Years ago when I had the same different sized assortment - I used the smaller sized pellets until the fellas had a chance to grow. My smaller fellas grew faster, and almost caught up after about 11/2 years ! :)

Thanks a lot, Bro Mike! :) yes, I have changed my feed to medium and large pellet mix.You can see the tosai trying to grab large pallet, but cannot fit in the mouth. I think probably at least 25cm to take large size.Yes, 11/2 yrs is now my challenge, although I really hope the bigger ones will not let them catch up so soon! ;)

It's pond servicing time again and couldn't wait to take a closer look at the tosai development :-D I had been feeding heavily and the tosai measure around 34cm now. A bit concern whether the body of one of the kohaku can hold up though...

Thanks a lot for the advice, Bro grinkz01, Bro Shukri :)The dealer did warn me he is not familiar with this batch and got to wait and see the beni... will try feed less, colour food only and always, better water quality.